Okay, so it’s not technically Spring just yet but it’s beginning to feel a lot like Darty season. Yes, that’s right. The sun has come out to play and day party season is right at the corner here in Fort Worth. No more dreary days where you spend forty-five minutes figuring out how you will layer up for the bitter cold wind you must face to go anywhere. It’s time for all out fun in the sun day ragers.It’s time to break out those PFGs, Hawaiian shirts, bikinis, and throwback jerseys. Hell… cut the legs off your wranglers if you feel like you’ve become physically attached to them during the harsh winter our campus saw. Draw the curtains, feel the sun on your face, grab some friends, grab some brews, and get to a backyard near you. For many of us there has been a long hiatus since we had a legitimate day drinking session, so you must be careful not to fall into a drunken stupor and find yourself blacking out at dinner around 7 p.m.To steer clear from this fate, start early with a nice healthy and large breakfast at home. Feel free to add a mimosa to your breakfast of choice. A healthy breakfast will help because that tiny burger your buddy dropped on the ground and put back on the grill probably won’t be the full supplement your body needs for this long day of shenanigans.
Also, make sure to drink a couple bottles of water while you’re out enjoying the great weather. After the sun starts to make its way down, grab a full meal. You may want to Google the food pyramid to refresh your mind so you know what you need. Veggies, meat, fruit, the works -- eat it, and eat it all. Depending on your age, this may be easy because you have a magical underused resource called the Market Square located in the BLUU.
If you are out of the on-campus living situation then take yourself to a reputable eating establishment other than Mickey D’s. Then, take a nap. Even if it’s for fifteen minutes. This is imperative to your full day of drinking because if you do not, you will fall asleep at the bar that night and that could be awkward. Other than the basic safety necessities mentioned before, go out and have fun. If you’re not busy backyarding it, I recommend attending some of the TCU baseball games and enjoying a nice sunny tailgate. TCU baseball has weekend home series on the following dates (*denotes Big XII play):
March 7-9: Michigan StateMarch 14-16: Dartmouth*March 21-23:Texas Tech*April 4-6: West VirginiaApril 25-27: Cal State Northridge*May 2-3: Kansas State*May 9-10: Oklahoma
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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